Erie County, NY — Employment & Commuting
Labor force, unemployment, commute methods, and work-from-home rates
Employment Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Unemployment Rate
4.8%
Labor Force
489,132
Employed
464,994
Mean Commute
19 min
Work from Home
11.3%
Commute Methods
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Drive Alone74.1%
Carpool7.5%
Public Transit3.0%
Walk2.4%
Bike0.3%
Work from Home11.3%
Employment by Sector
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Private Sector87.3%
Government40.6%
Self-Employed6.5%
Erie County, NY has an unemployment rate of 4.8% according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The labor force consists of 489,132 people. The average commute time is 19 minutes. 11.3% of workers work from home. 87.3% of workers are in the private sector.